Former KIRO Newsradio Anchor/Reporter

Kim Shepard

Kim Shepard was formerly a news anchor and reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

How soon can you start legally smoking marijuana in Washington?

Even though voters have approved I-502, it will still be another month before you can legally smoke pot in Washington State. It'll be even longer before you can buy marijuana.
14 years ago

Voting on I-502 just beginning of long road for marijuana issue

Moral, criminal and economic concerns surround the initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Washington state.
14 years ago

Marijuana users worried I-502 sets legal limit too low

Legalizing marijuana could affect more than just where users buy their drug of choice. It could seriously impact how those users are prosecuted for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.
14 years ago

High tech high schoolers get hands on at StudentRND

Some tech-savvy kids are going straight from high schooler to business owner thanks to a local organization called StudentRND.
14 years ago

JBLM airmen to assist Storm Sandy relief

Airmen from Washington are winging their way east to assist in relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy.
14 years ago

Is 13 too young for tackle football?

A world-renowned expert wants to set an age limit for kids to participate in sports activities that could lead to concussion. But, a local doctor has flown all the way to Switzerland to argue against the idea.
14 years ago

Federal judge appoints monitor to oversee Seattle Police reforms

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn didn't like the choice, but a federal judge has now approved Merrick Bobb as the independent monitor to oversee reforms at the Seattle Police Department.
14 years ago

How spooking little kids can prepare them for real life

There's some disagreement about whether it's a good idea to scare your children on Halloween night. One expert says it's just plain mean. But, another says it's exactly what they need to prepare for the real world.
14 years ago

Texas Rangers track down suspected Washington child molester

Michael T. Yeager was wanted for child molestation in Lewis County, but a survivalist was able to elude cops for five years. His run came to an end when the Texas Rangers got involved.
14 years ago

Out of state drivers getting a free ride on 520 bridge

Nearly a year into the new tolling program on the 520 bridge there are still a few kinks in the system, and some of those issues may never be worked out.
14 years ago

Lap dog blamed for deadly crash

A woman and her dog were killed in a head-on crash on State Route 302 Wednesday. Troopers say the animal may have distracted the driver and caused the accident.
14 years ago

Seattle makes best trick or treat city list

We might have a little rain to contend with, but the Seattle area is still one of the best places in the country to head out for a little trick or treating.
14 years ago

Police look for elderly victims of prolific thief

Four robberies that they know of, but Everett Police say Patrick Hartness may be linked to more thefts in South Snohomish County. They say the victims might not yet realize what's missing.
14 years ago

“Tour de banks” robber busted in Bothell

After striking nine times across King and Snohomish counties, Bothell police arrested an alleged serial bank robber Friday morning.
14 years ago

King County Sheriff’s Office to get 14 new deputies

With a spike in upcoming retirements expected to hit the King County Sheriff's Office, it's preparing with 14 new hires.
14 years ago

Saving the city, one goat at a time

The Goat Justice League is fighting for the rights of urban goats in Seattle and around the country.
14 years ago

Justin Bieber tweets he was ripped off in Tacoma

Justin Bieber's Believe Tour took a sour note Tuesday night in Tacoma, when the singer says his laptop and camera were stolen.
14 years ago

Alleged serial rapist pleads not guilty

Prominent Seattle attorney Danford Grant is pleading not guilty to six counts of rape, attempted rape and burglary.
14 years ago

State goes after scammers preying on distressed homeowners

The state is charging 40 companies with stealing thousands of dollars from hundreds of homeowners who thought the scammers could help save their homes from foreclosure.
14 years ago

Combating toxic algae on Green Lake with vacuum, sponges

King County workers are using shop-vacs and sponges to try and rid Green Lake of some of the blue-green algae that's reached toxic levels.
14 years ago

College students paying more, earning less over their lifetimes

Students at Washington's public colleges and universities are now paying a lions share of the cost of their education, but a new report finds they can expect to earn less over their lifetimes.
14 years ago

Peanut butter sickens two in Washington; recall expands

Two people in Washington are among the dozens who have gotten sick from a suspected salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter.
14 years ago

Washington National Guard to tackle cyber security

We already call on them to lend a hand after earthquakes and floods, but the Washington National Guard is hoping you will soon be able to call them in to respond to cyber-disasters as well.
14 years ago

School bus cameras to nab impatient drivers

The same company that brought us red light cameras has a new system to put traffic cameras on school buses, and a local agency has just signed on.
14 years ago